Butterfree – Neo Discovery (#19)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Butterfree (#19) is a Rare card from Neo - Neo Discovery released in 2001. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Magic Dust attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now either Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned (your choice).. Cardmarket average sale is €2.68, Floor listings start near €0.29.
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.34
- Recent low listing: €0.29
Card Details
- Set
- Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- 19
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
Attacks & Strategy
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Magic Dust
[Grass, Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now either Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned (your choice). -
Hyper Reverse
[Grass, Grass, Colorless]
Does 10 damage times the number of Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon. After doing damage, remove a number of damage counters from Butterfree equal to the amount of damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Butterfree from Neo Discovery (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2001, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Butterfree 19 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Butterfree's Magic Dust deals 20 damage for Grass + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now either Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned ...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Butterfree Cards
Looking for other Butterfree cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Discovery #19 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare | N/A |
�📦 Neo Discovery Set Context
This Butterfree is part of the Neo Discovery expansion , released as part of the Neo series in 2001.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Butterfree card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Neo Discovery are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Butterfree 19 was released in 2001 in the Neo Discovery expansion. This set is part of the Neo series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Neo Discovery is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Butterfree with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Butterfree card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Butterfree works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.